Land with Pond and Wooded Area on 5 Acres – Chardon, OH – $149,900

Area Overview

Chardon is the county seat of Geauga County and has a 2020 Census population of 5,242. The city retains a historic town-center character around Chardon Square and provides a range of municipal, commercial, recreational, and community services.

U.S. Census Bureau data for 2020–2024 reports 2,156 households in the city and a median value of owner-occupied housing units of $303,000 for that period. These figures describe the city as a whole and are not an appraisal or valuation of this land.

Safety & Crime

Available 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Reporting data compiled for Chardon reports 0 violent offenses and 24 property offenses for the city, with a reported property-crime rate of 458.2 per 100,000 residents. Because Chardon is a small municipality, individual incidents can have a noticeable effect on per-capita rates. These figures describe reported city-level activity and do not characterize conditions at this individual parcel.

Schools & Education

Chardon Local Schools operates schools serving the Chardon community, including Chardon Early Learning Center, Chardon Middle School, Chardon High School, Munson Elementary School, and Park Elementary School. Nearby schools should not be interpreted as confirmed attendance assignments for this property; buyers should verify current district boundaries and enrollment eligibility with the school district.

• Chardon Early Learning Center — preschool
• Chardon Elementary schools serving K–3 students include Munson Elementary and Park Elementary
• Chardon Middle School — grades 4–7
• Chardon High School — grades 8–12

Healthcare & Hospitals

Healthcare resources in Chardon include University Hospitals Chardon Health Center at 510 Fifth Avenue, which provides primary and specialty care services.

University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center is located at 13207 Ravenna Road in Chardon. The hospital provides emergency care 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, along with hospital, diagnostic, laboratory, and specialty medical services. University Hospitals identifies the medical center as 5.6 miles south of Chardon and directly off Ohio Route 44, also known as Ravenna Road.

Housing Market History

For a consistent historical comparison, the following table uses median home value data for ZIP Code 44024 from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The figures describe owner-occupied housing in the ZIP code and are not values for this land parcel.

Across these comparable ACS estimates, the reported median home value increased from $254,500 in 2020 to $324,800 in 2024, an overall increase of approximately 27.6%. This historical series is descriptive only and should not be interpreted as a forecast of future land or home values.

For additional current market context, Zillow reported a typical Chardon home value of $383,664 as of August 31, 2026, with a 5.3% year-over-year change. Zillow’s figure uses a different methodology from the ACS historical series above, so the two measures should not be treated as interchangeable.

Transportation & Access

The property is located along Ravenna Road, which is Ohio Route 44. University Hospitals identifies Route 44 as a regional access route connecting the Chardon area with I-90 and the Ohio Turnpike.

The property location also places it within the broader Chardon road network serving the city and surrounding Geauga County communities. Exact travel times vary with traffic and destination and are not stated here without a reliable route-specific calculation.

Shopping & Everyday Services

Chardon provides a range of everyday services and businesses within the city. The City of Chardon’s resource directory lists local businesses and services across numerous categories.

For grocery and general merchandise needs, the Chardon Walmart Supercenter is located at 223 Meadowlands Drive and includes grocery shopping, a pharmacy, auto care, and other retail services.

Parks & Recreation

Chardon’s municipal parks system includes Chardon Square Park, Maple Park, Living Memorial Park, the Chardon Municipal Pool, and the Maple Highlands Trail. The city lists walking paths, playgrounds, sports facilities, community events, aquatic programs, and other recreational amenities among its offerings.

The Maple Highlands Trail provides a multi-use path connecting Chardon with Middlefield and Lake County. Chardon Square Park is located in the city’s center and includes public walkways, green space, seating, and a gazebo.

Utilities & Connectivity

Chardon operates municipal water and sanitary sewer systems serving city utility customers. Those systems are area-level resources and do not establish service to this parcel, which is specifically listed with no water and no sewer. The property does have electricity available, with the existing electrical connection serving the outbuilding.

For any future construction or land-use plans, buyers should verify available utility connections, extension requirements, wastewater options, zoning, permits, and applicable site-development requirements with the relevant authorities.

Development & Planning

The City of Chardon’s Zoning and Development Department manages zoning administration, development plan review, zoning certificates, and code inspections. The city maintains a zoning map and Planning and Zoning Code that determine permitted land uses and development requirements within city districts.

Chardon’s 2026 Manager’s Goals and Priorities identify responsible new development, preservation of open space, infill development, and future residential, retail, office, and industrial development planning as municipal priorities. These are citywide planning initiatives and should not be interpreted as a confirmed development plan for this parcel.

Because this property is land intended for potential future use, buyers should independently confirm the parcel’s current zoning, permitted uses, access requirements, setbacks, utility requirements, and any applicable approvals before undertaking development.